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snack

CULTURE

Americans are huge snackers! That's one reason why we're so fat!

Snacks are typically not very healthy. 

DIALOGUE

A: I'm starving! How long before dinner time?

B: Couple hours yet. Want a snack?

A: Sure. Any Doritos in the pantry?

KEY VOCABULARY

starving

yet

snack

Doritos

pantry

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staring

CULTURE

It's considered very awkward, rude, and even offensive in the West.

Be prepared for someone to react to being stared at.

DIALOGUE

A: What's up with this guy staring at us?

B: Dunno. Just ignore him.

A: You got a problem, man? Why don't you mind your own business?

KEY VOCABULARY

stare

what's up

dunno

ignore

mind your own business

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portion

CULTURE

Portions in America are out of control!

Portion control is what is probably going to keep you fit.

DIALOGUE

A: The portions here are crazy big! This could feed our entire family!

B: How about we box up what you can't eat and you can eat it for leftovers tomorrow?

KEY VOCABULARY

portion

crazy

feed

entire

box up

leftovers

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jaywalk

CULTURE

We still have people that jaywalk, but it's pretty rare.

You can get a ticket if you're caught.

DIALOGUE

A: This light is taking forever. Let's just go.

B: But can't we get a fine for jaywalking?

A: Nobody's looking. Come one. Let's get this show on the road.

KEY VOCABULARY

forever

fine

jaywalk

get this show on the road

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long time no see

CULTURE

Although it started as something broken, it has become a fixed expression.

We say it a lot in America.

DIALOGUE

A: Wow, long time no see, man! 

B: Yeah...where the heck have you been?

A: Oh, you know, same old.

KEY VOCABULARY

long time no see

heck

been

same old

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up to 70% off

CULTURE

This is a great sales technique!

Most of the items won't have that much of a discount.

DIALOGUE

A: That will be $199. Is that credit or debit?

B: I thought this was 70% off?

A: If you read the sign carefully, you'll see that it says "up to 70% off".

KEY VOCABULARY

credit

debit

sign

thought

up to...

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appointment

CULTURE

-      Super common in America. Not so common in China.

-      Calling in is most common.

-      It’s respectful of someone’s time.

EXAMPLE

A: Doctor Tyler’s office. How can I help you?

B: Yeah, I’d like to make an appointment for tomorrow afternoon to see the Doctor, please.

A: Sorry, but Dr.Tyler is all booked up tomorrow. It’s peak season. How about next Monday?

KEY VOCABULARY

·      Make an appointment

·      Booked

·      Peak

·      Season

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acid reflux

CULTURE

-      Pretty common in America. Is it in China?

-      There are easy preventions!

EXAMPLE

A: Man…my chest is on fire!

B: Acid reflux again?

A: Think so. Need to slow down on my eating and chew thoroughly before swallowing.

KEY VOCABULARY

·      Chest

·      Acid reflux

·      Chew

·      Thorough

·      Swallow

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Nuke

CULTURE

- This word has two very different meanings.

- Microwaves are used a lot in America!

EXAMPLE

A: Shall we grill this bad boy?

B: You kiddin’? Just nuke it!

A: Not afraid of radioactive waves?

KEY VOCABULARY

· Grill

· Bad boy

· Nuke

· Kiddin’

· Radioactive waves

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booze

CULTURE

- Alcohol culture in America is very different from China.

- America is pretty boring once you’re working.

- Young Americans party way too hard.

EXAMPLE

A: Party this weekend, brah! BYOB!

B: What’s BYOB?

A: Bring your own beer…moron.

KEY VOCABULARY

· Brah

· BYOB

· Bring

· Own

Moron